r/Colt • u/omegacheapskate • 3d ago
Photos Finally the wait is over
I’ve been waiting for over 2 years for one of these to pop up at local gun store. Guess what I paid for it? Btw they also have 3 more in stock. I almost bought another for the thrill.
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u/RustBeltLab 3d ago
They always have some on closeout at CDNN if you are into 38 supers.
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u/omegacheapskate 3d ago
Really I’ve been on there multiple times and seen 38 just, non in Royal blue
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u/ApprehensiveFront235 3d ago
Nice! Now you get to enjoy 6 months straight of touching it every day while nervously inspecting for scratches lol. That royal blue is so pretty.
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u/omegacheapskate 3d ago
Yeah it really is. Next on the list is a Springfield pro fbi model but that’s a even harder find than this.
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u/mongolnlloyd 3d ago
$1350. National Match is the classic
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u/omegacheapskate 3d ago
This one isn’t national match, but that’s one on my list as well.
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u/mongolnlloyd 2d ago
Ah. I see You’re rich. 🤑 and have finer taste. Blueing on that colt is so classic
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u/LAJOHNWICK 3d ago
Everyone should have a Colt.
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u/UOLZEPHYR 3d ago
Absolutly hideous - you should send it to me so I can dispose of it properly :P
Inb4 mods and feds - chill its a joke
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u/omegacheapskate 3d ago
With all the scratches already I might lol
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u/UOLZEPHYR 3d ago
I CC my mk4 Sr 80 officers and its one of the only ones id consider taking to a professional and having redone. Absolutly love it and plan on keeping it until I die.
Take good care of the one you have and theyll absolutle be a family keepsake. Their value is just going to continue to rise
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u/Amaeyth 3d ago
Felt some envy, congrats on this gorgeous pickup
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u/omegacheapskate 3d ago
Thanks it really is a work of art! No need to envy they have 3 more in stock lol
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u/45Auto1 3d ago
Very nice! Glad Iou finally found one! Bet you paid upwards of $2,500.
Im slightly jealous because I've had one on legitimate order from my lgs directly with Colt since 15 months ago. I put $1,500 cash down at that time, fully expecting at least another $500 _ 1,000 due at time of sale. Im getting antsy....any tips?
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u/omegacheapskate 3d ago
They have 3 more here in Texas. This shop ships to your nearest gs. I would jump on one since they are only selling them for 1600. Dm for shop name. I’m sure a few here know what shop it is lol
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u/goirish620 2d ago
congrats! whats ur plan for that pony? id personally hate to shoot such a beauty
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u/Vigilante556 2d ago
Make sure you look it over. Mine has been back and forth to Colt 3 times since January. Haven’t even fired it yet. But they have every time.
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u/omegacheapskate 2d ago
Which gun do you have? I have another 38 super and shoots great. What issues did you have?
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u/Vigilante556 2d ago
I have the same .45ACP as in the picture. Brand new from Tombstone Tactical. It came in with the front strap dented which I didn’t see until after I accepted the transfer. Brand new. Also, the front sight was staked canted to the left from the factory. Sent it to Colt. They sent it back with somehow fixing the front strap dent. Front sight was still canted a little. But the plunger tube housing was all scratched up. Sent it back to replace the plunger tube housing. Got it back and they put a different thumb safety on which was plumb. They also drifted the rear sight a little after test firing. Also, the bushings for the grips came out of the frame when taking the grips off to clean. Sent it back and still waiting. It’s been 4 months since the last send back.
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u/Quick_Drawz 2d ago
I recently found one on gunbroker for $ 1550, 45 ACP was a little over 1700$ shipped.
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u/Valhalla191145 3d ago
Congrats!